The European Council on Thursday updated the list of third countries for which travel restrictions, taken due to the coronavirus (Covid-19), should be lifted for non-essential travel into the EU. According to the Council, based on epidemiological data, as from July 31 member states should gradually lift the travel restrictions at the external borders for […]
Face masks are already mandatory on ferries in Greece. Aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the government on Tuesday announced that face masks will be mandatory for people visiting a number of indoor establishments including public service offices, banks and retail shops. The measure will go in force tomorrow, July 29, […]
The Greek government may make mask-wearing mandatory in more indoor public places, in the coming days, if deemed necessary by medical experts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Greece on late Sunday extended the rule – until August 4 – on wearing face masks in all Greek supermarkets by staff and customers. Due […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeminstergr Greece secured at least 70 billion euros in EU rescue funds to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic from a 750-billion-euro recovery plan agreed on in Brussels on Tuesday. Greece secured 70 billion euros in EU rescue funds to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic […]
GHotels, a leading hospitality group in Halkidiki with notable activity on Crete as well, includes two five-star hotels, two four-star hotels, a three-star hotel in Halkidiki and a three-star hotel in Panormo, Crete. Halkidiki The group of GHotels in Halkidiki is one of the most popular vacation spots in Greece. The natural landscapes, the easy […]
Wearing face masks in supermarkets has become mandatory in Greece, according to a joint ministerial decision published on Friday. The rule, which was taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), applies to supermarket workers and customers. “It is not difficult to apply the measures,” Greek Deputy Minister of Development and Investments Nikos Papathanasis […]
Source: ACI Europe The Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) on Friday released its Guidelines for a Healthy Passenger Experience at Airports to support a safe and coordinated restart in aviation following the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. The purpose of the guidelines is to complement the joint European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Friday called for more consistent travel rules and coronavirus (Covid-19) advice by European countries to counter confusion by travellers and holidaymakers. As underlined in an announcement by WTTC, those journeying to Europe for the first time since travel restrictions began to ease have faced a baffling array of […]
The European Commission on Wednesday presented six immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreaks. According to an announcement, the Commission has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information and recommendations with regard to cross border health actions and measures. The Commission focuses on all
Greece on Friday condemned a Turkish court decision that allows to turn Hagia Sophia, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a mosque. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was among the many that expressed opposition to the decision. In a statement, the Greek PM said: “Greece categorically condemns Turkey’s decision to convert Hagia Sophia to a […]


















